Tamil Nadu Fishermen News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Sri Lankan Navy arrests three Tamil Nadu fishermen

Chennai, March 18: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested three fishermen from Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Tuesday accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

EAM Jaishankar meets Tamil Nadu fishermen's delegation, discuss their concerns

New Delhi, March 13: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met with a delegation of fishermen from Tamil Nadu, led by BJP state chief K Annamalai, in Delhi to discuss their concerns and explore sustainable solutions.

TN hikes compensation to owners of mechanised boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy

Chennai, March 4: The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in compensation for owners of mechanized boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy. The compensation will be raised from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per boat, as per an order issued by Chief Minister M.K.

TN govt must take constructive approach to solve fishermen issue: Guv RN Ravi

Chennai, March 2: Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday called upon the Tamil Nadu government to work with the central government to solve the enduring problem of the fishing community in the state.

TN fishermen's arrest by Lankan Navy: Families continue indefinite hunger strike

Chennai, March 1: Fishermen and their families in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu continued their indefinite hunger strike, which began on Friday (February 28), demanding urgent intervention from the central government to secure the release of Indian fishermen imprisoned in Sri Lanka and retrieve their confiscated boats.

25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka return to Chennai

Chennai, February 27: A group of 25 Indian fishermen who were sent back from Sri Lanka arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Thursday.

27 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, return home

Chennai, Feb 27: In a relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 27 fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), were released from prison and reached Chennai International Airport on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu: Fishermen in Rameswaram go on indefinite strike after Sri Lanka Navy arrests 32 in Palk Bay sea

Rameswaram, February 24: A day after the Sri Lanka Navy seized 5 barges from Palk Bay sea on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and 32 fishermen were arrested, fishermen in Rameswaram went on an indefinite strike demanding the release of all the fishermen and boats detained by Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen's association said.

Rameswaram fishermen go on indefinite strike over Sri Lankan Navy arrests

Chennai, Feb 24: Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.

TN fishermen associations to hold protests against recurring arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

Chennai, Feb 24: Fishermen associations across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for large-scale protests against the recurring arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the confiscation of their mechanized boats.

CM Stalin urges Centre to convene Joint Working Group to prevent fishermen arrests

Chennai, February 23: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday expressed concern over the increase in the capture of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, urging the Centre to convene a Joint Working Group (JWG) to find a permanent solution to the issue.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil fishermen, five boats seized

Chennai, Feb 23: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 32 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Lankan waters.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 TN fishermen

Chennai, Feb 20: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested ten fishermen, hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters.

Sri Lankan navy arrests 14 TN fishermen, seizes mechanised boat

Chennai, Feb 9: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Sunday. Their mechanised boat was also seized by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Find permanent solution: DMK's Kanimozhi urges Centre to act on freeing Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, February 7: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday called on the central government to take urgent steps to secure the release of 97 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Arrest of fishers by Lankan Navy: TN fishermen association to protest in Rameswaram on Jan 31

Chennai, Jan 29: Tamil Nadu fishermen associations have announced a large-scale protest in Rameswaram on Friday, January 31, in response to the continued arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

33 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, three boats seized

Chennai, Jan 26: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 33 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Three mechanised boats, reportedly of high value, were also seized, said officials.

Tamil Nadu: 15 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison arrive at Chennai airport

Chennai, January 16: 15 Indian fishermen who were released from a Sri Lankan prison arrived at Chennai airport on Thursday morning.

Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, boats seized

Chennai, Jan 12: Eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Sunday.